When a storm rolls through the North Shore and the power goes out, a whole-home standby generator is the difference between a minor inconvenience and a freezer full of spoiled food, a flooded basement, and a freezing house. Peak Property Electric installs automatic standby generators that switch on by themselves within seconds of an outage, no cords, no gas cans, no fuss.
What a standby generator install includes
- A load assessment to size the generator to what you actually want to power
- The generator set on a proper concrete or composite pad
- An automatic transfer switch wired to your panel, so it starts on its own
- Coordination of the gas line (natural gas or propane) with your plumber or utility
- Permit pulled, inspected, and a walkthrough so you know how it works
Runs on its own, even when you're away
A standby generator monitors your power around the clock. When it detects an outage it starts automatically, transfers your home over, and switches back when utility power returns, whether you're home or on vacation. It also runs a brief self-test each week so you know it's ready.
Sizing it right matters
Too small and it can't carry your furnace, sump pump, and fridge at once. Too big and you overpay. We size it to your home and the circuits you care about, and we can pair it with a panel upgrade when your existing service needs it.
Professionally installed, permitted, and inspected
We focus on doing the installation right: the correct pad, a properly sized automatic transfer switch, clean gas and electrical connections, the permit pulled, and a full walkthrough so you know exactly how your new generator works. We handle new installations, we don't offer separate maintenance or service contracts.
Serving homeowners across the North Shore
We install standby generators throughout Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, and nearby communities, plus Chicago neighborhoods including The Loop, South Loop, Gold Coast, Streeterville, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Logan Square, River North, Lakeview.
